The fundamentals of God's economy are sound! Isn't it wonderful to read a statement like that in times of great economic and financial upheaval in the United States and around the world?
I wanted to take a few moments to write to you today concerning some of the events that have taken place over the past few weeks and months, as well as provide you with some encouragement from the Word of God.
When I hear someone make a statement that the "fundamentals" are sound, maybe you're like me, and have to ask yourself what exactly those fundamentals are.
My desire is not to convince you that the world economy is sound, because God is the only one who knows the direction we are going, yet I do believe that when we take a look at God's fundamentals, we will see in fact, He sits on His awesome throne in Heaven.
I'm going to just briefly state a few things that I believe are equated with God's economy, and I trust you are encouraged.
THE FUNDAMENTAL OF GRACE REMAINS AMAZINGLY FREE!
His grace is still amazing! Grace in it's essence means "unmerited favor". In other words, we receive the grace of God in our lives as a totally FREE gift that we cannot earn, regardless of how hard we try.
The Bible tells us in: Ephesians: 2:8-9 "For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith-and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God- Not by works, so that no one can boast."
For some reason, it is so difficult for people to reach out and simply accept this gift, but this is what must happen for Christ to truly come into our lives. You may have heard the statement, "If it's free, it's for me!" Well, salvation is free, yet it was not cheap by any means! Christ willingly laid down His life for us.
THE FUNDAMENTALS OF WAGES ARE STILL THE SAME!
On the other side of the point made previously, we must also remember that God's wages are still the same for those who would reject His precious gift of mercy as we see in the Word of God: Rom. 6:23a "For the wages of sin is death..."
Of course we know the second part of that verse speaks of the gift of God, but too many people overlook the important first part of this verse because we would much rather enjoy a 'gift', than get this 'wage'.
Why is it important in the discussion of God's economy? It is important because we must recognize as Christians that it is both our duty and privilege to share the Gospel with a world that still needs to hear an adequate presentation of the Gospel. Take time to become acquainted with a simple way to share your faith, backed up by the Word of God. Also, live your faith in front of people that will even lead them to a point of asking you how you can have so much peace in tumultuous times!
If you are a Christian, I encourage
you to share your faith with people in these challenging times. Spiritual
doors are wide open, and we have the answer! His Name is Jesus.
THE FUNDAMENTAL OF GIVING REMAINS
TRUE!
God GAVE His Son, and Jesus GAVE His
life, and in those 2 acts of mercy showed the very essence of what God is all
about. These are our examples of sacrificial giving.
The Bible tells us in: Luke 6:38
"Give, and it will be given unto you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken
together, and running over, will be poured in to your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you."
Yes, in the years 2008-2009 this
principle is still true! When we give, there is something miraculous
about it that in turn not only meets the need of the church or person we are
giving to, but it also honors God with our obedience to His Word. Giving
is a sign that we recognize we are not the source of our blessings, and that
without Him giving into our lives, we would have no hope on a number of levels.
Should you still give in difficult
times? Absolutely! It's almost like asking if you should still
breathe even when it's hard to catch your breath! I believe we need to be
a giving people now more than ever.
If you see a need that you CAN meet
with God's help, do what you can to meet that need and begin to experience the
joy of giving. The Government can't do it all, and often times has
substituted because the Church overall has not helped to meet the needs of the
poor.
These are just a few of the ways
that the fundamentals of God's economy are still sound, and I would encourage
you to search the Word for more encouragement and inspiration.
This is a time to ADVANCE on the enemy
and not RETREAT!
Rest assured... God's Economy is
Sound!
In Christ,
Pastor Mike Prince
top